The UAE hosts many interesting events to celebrate the holy month of Ramadan and the spirit of togetherness, charity and family cohesion that it brings along. Look for various social and cultural events during Ramadan in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Find out more in the events section.
Social and religious events
General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments and other Islamic entities in each emirate conduct a number of religious lectures and sermons at various mosques across the country. Many world-renowned Islamic scholars are invited to enrich this spiritual month.
Dubai International Holy Quran Award hosts an annual holy Quran memorisation contest. The entity also conducts lectures on Islam at various locations across the emirate. There are also the annual Holy Quran recital competitions for students and adults, where the winners earn cash prizes and more.
In addition, several educational and cultural are conducted that educate the public on what the month of Ramadan is all about and how to conduct oneself during this holy month.
Zakat Fund increases its campaigns during Ramadan to support and assist needy families as per its approved projects. The campaigns target:
Charitable activities
Ramadan is a time for charity; giving to the less fortunate will be greatly appreciated. It doesn't have to be money, but perhaps food for Iftar. Providing free Iftar meals is a common practice across the UAE. Meals are provided at mosques, malls and other public places.
Red Crescent Authority (RCA) and Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation and other charitable organisations set up tents in various locations in the UAE to offer free Iftar meals. Setting up Ramadan tents is a fundamental practice in the UAE's tradition. It reflects the spirit of giving and sharing with people from different nationalities, social status and financial backgrounds who sit together to break their fast. Tents are usually seen near mosques, in open spaces and at the entrances of some Emiratis' houses. One can experience Emirati hospitality and traditions at these tents.
Many public and private organisations distribute boxes of meals, dates and water at mosques and malls daily shortly before Iftar time. They also provide foodstuff (called Al Mir Al Ramadani) to cater to the poor.
RCA provides Ramadan supplies, distributes Zakat Al Fitr and Eid clothing to deserving families in the UAE and abroad. Individuals, companies and organisations interested in contributing to Red Crescent Society can do so through their counters located at mosques, shopping malls, hospitals and other public places.
You can donate clothes and money through registered charitable organisations by depositing them in designated boxes located at various public places. During Ramadan, many organisations set up tents near co-operative supermarkets for receiving donations.
Natural persons are not allowed to host, organise or carry out any fund-raising activity. Fund-raising must be done through one of the licensed charities or humanitarian organisations in the UAE.
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